Species: Dasiphora (Potentilla) fruticosa

(poe-ten-til'ah frue-tih-koe'sah)

Dasiphora (Potentilla) fruticosa

Shrubby Cinquefoil

Found on Course Walks

Flowering Landscape Shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

Over 130 named cultivars which vary according to flower color and mildew resistance; below are a few of the most noteworthy.

'Abbotswood', 'Abbotswood Silver', 'Elizabeth', 'Gold Drop', 'Goldfinger', 'Longacre', 'Mango Tango', 'Marob', 'McKay's White', 'Pink Beauty', 'Red Robin', 'Snowbird', 'Sundance', 'Yellow Gem'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub < 4 feet

Height: 3' - 4' (spread 8')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: rounded, dense, multi-stem

Ornamental Other: Will tolerate cold climates; not as drought tolerant as thought

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: bright yellow flowers bloom all summer and into fall; capsules persist at twig tips; twigs attract deer

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

susceptible to powdery mildew

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to northern hemisphere; transplants easily; slow-growing; needs rejuvenation pruning

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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